Corals - Leather

[DiscoDave]

I am new to Marine aquariums (have kept tropical for years) i have purchased a kent marine system, all going well so far and been running for approximately 12 week, i have 2 Common Clowns, 1 Firefish, 2 Turbo Snails, 2 Blue Hermits and a Blood Shrimp so far as livestock. I have just purchased my first peice of Coral which is a Leather, does anybody have any tips on keeping these etc etc. Any help or advice would be welcome.

Cheers

 

[mtnrunner]

My experience has been that leathers like bright light, since in nature they are near the surface. I've also found that when I have very "clean" water where my SPS are doing great, my leathers do not fare as well, so I'm assuming leathers need more nutrients in the water. Overall, I do keep both types.

 

[DiscoDave]

Thanks very much for that, i didnt mention, it is a Green finger Leather

 

[mfinn]

Great choice. Green leathers are one of my favorites.
They do like good flow and good light and regular water changes.

 

[DiscoDave]

Yeah looks great, thanks guys, heres a pic of it too

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